Dr. Drew Chronister MD
Ophthalmologist
3000 C G Zinn Rd Thorndale PA, 19372About
Dr. Drew Chronister is an ophthalmologist practicing in Thorndale, PA. Dr. Chronister specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Chronister can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Chronister can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus 2005
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 2005
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Lupus
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Graves' Disease
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